Are Queensland fuel prices out of control? | Unpacked w. Steven Miles & Bart Mellish

from Unpacked. · host Steven Miles

Fuel prices jumping 20 cents overnight. A tank that costs dramatically more between Monday and Tuesday. Sound familiar?This week on Unpacked, Steven Miles sits down with Bart Mellish for a rapid-fire conversation about Queensland’s fuel price spikes — why they happen, who benefits, and what can be done to stop the worst of it.They break down Queensland Labor’s proposal to cap daily fuel price increases at five cents, require next-day price notice from servos, and make 50c fares tougher for any future government to wind back.Plus: the Bruce Highway — why upgrades are critical for regional communities — and Steven’s recent road trip along the Bruce with Triple M CQ’s Pinky and Macca.It’s practical. It’s fast-moving. And it’s all about easing cost-of-living pressure for Queenslanders.

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